Red Bull chose not to disclose the details of the investigation, leading teams to protest against them for lack of transparency. Christian Horner and Toto Wolff (via IMAGO)
After an extensive eight-week investigation conducted by an external lawyer, the individual in question was cleared of all charges and declared innocent. However, recent leaks of confidential documents have reignited the debate on whether the British individual should continue as team principal at Red Bull or not. Now, there is a call for Formula 1 to take action.
Shortly after it was revealed that Horner had been cleared of any wrongdoing, an anonymous source leaked confidential documents related to the case to Formula 1 personnel and journalists worldwide. This led paddock members to demand a fair and transparent investigation into the matter. In response, the team principal of the Austrian team commented on this urgent issue within the world of Formula 1. Toto Wolff urged the FIA, along with Formula 1, to intervene and resolve the issue.
Wolff stated that publicly commenting on the matter would diminish the value of Formula 1 as a sport as a whole. However, the current incidents are tarnishing the sport’s reputation. He further emphasized the need to take appropriate measures to increase people’s trust in the safety of the workplace and ensure they do not face any form of harassment. FIA President, [Name], also expressed concern about the issue but explained that they cannot initiate an investigation unless there is a formal complaint from other teams. Thus, the saga continues for a little longer.
The CEO of [Red Bull], [Name], has been vocal about the ongoing fiasco in the Formula 1 scene. The British individual was cleared by the board of Red Bull GmbH. However, [Name] is dissatisfied with the handling of the case.
The 52-year-old British man stated that there have been numerous speculations surrounding the case as a whole. Furthermore, the FIA should intervene and help resolve the issue to protect the overall reputation of Formula 1.
For now, the case has been closed and Horner will continue as team principal in Milton Keynes. However, reports suggest that there is currently a dispute between the Englishman and Jos Verstappen circulating in the media. Therefore, it remains uncertain who will lead the team in the coming months.
